Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0309-1929 eISSN 1026-7506 Informa GB

Q3 Quartile

About Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (GAFD) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows and Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, published by Informa in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0309-1929 (e-ISSN 1026-7506). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.87 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. OpenAlex records 2,111 works and 36,573 citations, with an h-index of 81.

Authors typically receive a first decision in around 46 days.

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.87, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 46 days — fast by sector standards.

Researchers looking to publish in Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
  • The average time from submission to first decision is 46 days, which is moderate for the field.
  • This journal covers Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, Geophysics and Gravity Measurements. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Geophysical & Astrophysical … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-82%
Field avg: 4.92

Compared against 45 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0309-1929
ISSN (Online) 1026-7506
Publisher Informa
Country United Kingdom
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Review Speed ~46 days to first decision
In-depth profile & metrics

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is published by Informa and based in United Kingdom.

In our subject taxonomy, Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is classified under Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, Geophysics and Gravity Measurements and Oceanographic and Atmospheric Processes.

For prospective authors, Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics returns a first decision in about 46 days (moderate for its field).

Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.872.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.872 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is not an open access journal.

The average time from submission to first decision at Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is approximately 46 days.

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is published by Informa.

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is not currently listed in the major indexes we track (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science). This is not evidence of predatory practice — many legitimate new or regional journals are not yet indexed — but you should verify its peer-review process, editorial board, and indexing directly with the publisher before submitting.

The ISSN of Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics is 0309-1929. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1026-7506.

Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.87, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated March 2026

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Citation Rate
0.872
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2023
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2023 0.872 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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